Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: Funding for debt adviser provision and core funding for Citizens Advice Diss and Thetford is at stake in the decision.
topline: The council has decided to approve funding for debt adviser provision and core funding for Citizens Advice Diss and Thetford.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it aims to support residents experiencing financial difficulty and debt.
affected_stakeholders: ["Residents of Diss and Thetford", "Citizens Advice Diss and Thetford"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2638
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Funding for Citizens Advice Diss and Thetford Debt Adviser Provision and Core Funding 056B-PA-26 Citizens Advice Services Diss and Thetford.
Content: Funding for Citizens Advice Diss and Thetford Debt Adviser Provision and Core Funding 056B-PA-26 Citizens Advice Services Diss and Thetford. To approve funding to Citizens Advice Diss and Thetford for debt adviser provision and core funding, subject to confirmation of the agreed funding amount, budget availability, any grant agreement requirements, monitoring arrangements and the relevant delegated authority. To support the continuation of Citizens Advice, Diss and Thetford provision for residents, including specialist debt adviser support and core advice services. The funding will help maintain access to independent, impartial and locally accessible advice for residents experiencing financial difficulty, debt, cost-of-living pressures and related issues, supporting early intervention and helping to prevent escalation of need. · Do nothing / provide no funding: this is not recommended because it would reduce capacity for debt advice and wider advice support for residents. · Provide reduced funding: this is not recommended as it may limit the ability of Citizens Advice Diss and Thetford to maintain an effective and accessible service. · Procure alternative provision: this was not considered proportionate where Citizens Advice Diss and Thetford already provides established, independent and locally accessible advice services for residents.
Date of Decision: July 28, 2026